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Professor Michael Wilson is a Professor of Drama and Head of Creative Arts at Loughborough University, where he also directs the Storytelling Academy. He holds a PhD from the University of Exeter (1997) and has held leadership roles at Falmouth University and the University of Glamorgan. His research focuses on storytelling’s role in public policy, digital narratives, and environmental sustainability, particularly through projects like Branching Out, a UKRI-funded initiative exploring urban treescapes. He chairs the British Council’s Arts and Humanities Panel for the Newton Fund and sits on RCUK and AHRC advisory boards.
Wilson’s work bridges academia and community, emphasizing inclusive storytelling to democratize public discourse. Notable collaborations include partnerships with the Mental Health Foundation, Aardman, the Smithsonian Institution, and NGOs like Hope Raisers. His UNESCO Chair appointment underscores his global influence in storytelling education for sustainability. Recent projects include creating an anthology of arboreal folktales and integrating citizen narratives into urban planning decisions.
He has spearheaded over 30 interdisciplinary research projects and founded the Storytelling Academy, offering postgraduate programs in applied storytelling. His career began in community theatre, evolving into academic research that prioritizes storytelling as a tool for social justice and environmental stewardship.
- Key Roles: Head of Creative Arts, Director of Storytelling Academy, UNESCO Chair
- Research Themes: Digital Storytelling, Public Policy Narratives, Urban Ecology, Cultural Heritage
- Funding Bodies: UK Research and Innovation, AHRC, EPSRC
